Tolkien did not complete the rewrite of the Hobbit because he realized that it would
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destroy the essence of the book. I do see lots of reasons for not recasting The Hobbit as a previous chapter of The Lord of the Rings. They all seem rather obvious and have been discussed at length here on TORn so I will not bother to list them. I think that Peter realized the differences and honors them by giving us The Hobbit's view of Middle-earth which is a shade off from the darker Lord of the Rings. The conceit that the story teller altered the world view works to a degree but I propose a further idea. Magic was leaving Middle-earth. The Elves were departing. An age of Man was fast becoming a reality. Like Lothlorien there was a golden autumn that declined from the time of Bilbo to that of Frodo. This accounts for the difference of vision. * * * Requiem for Lothlorien

Then silent night, new bitter born Falls cold upon this breathless wood Where spring once held for an age of Man And all that dwelt within was good.

Now comes the Lady last of all, Fairest of her fair and ancient race, Walking soundless through the deepening dark Starlit tear-lines drawn down her ageless face.

All have passed and here where it all began She seeks solace in the memory, surcease and sorrows end. In doubt of what her choice has wrought In thought of that which might have been She climbs the hill where they first met.

KS Kangi Ska Resident Trickster & Wicked White Crebain Life is an adventure, not a contest.